About Me
19 years and 6 months (and counting) of experience with proven results
Experienced both on manual and automation testing
- Software testing professional with experience on software testing life cycle including developing and implementing of test plans, test cases as well as implementing test methods
- Qualifications include 6 years of manual testing and 9+ years of both automation testing and test automation development
- Enthusiastic on web development as well (like this site )
Biography
Early Life and Education
May 1979
- Born in Butuan City, Philippines on 17th May 1979
- Youngest of three sons of Gorgonio (
) and Lydia Lamanilao () - Elder brothers: Jose Melvin () and Roy Allan
June 1986 - March 1990
- First step at school in Cubi-Cubi Primary School
- Topped the class in every grade level (1 - 4)
June 1990 - March 1992
- Pursued my elementary education at Buenavista West Central Elementary School
- Belonged in top 10 of the class
June 1992 - March 1996
- Finished my High School education at St. James High School (Catholic School)
- This is where also my mother taught (Physics subject) for more than two (2) decades
June 1996 - April 1998
- Took up a qualifying examination at Ateneo de Davao University, though I passed the examination but failed to meet the enrolment deadline
- Ended up at Interface Computer College (Davao City) and completed the 2-Year Computer Programming course
November 1998 - October 2002
- Went back to my home province and pursued my studies at St. Joseph Institute of Technology (Butuan City)
- Took up BS in Computer Science course (4 years)
- Below is the list of my accomplishments during my four-year stay at SJIT:
- College Magazine - IT Section Editor
- College Governor - College of Information Technology
- Dean's Lister
- Thesis Group Leader
Marital Life
September 2012
On 12 September 2012, I walked the aisle with Ellen Cubero Convicto to make a bond in front of the Lord. The ceremony was held in the beautiful island of Siargao, Philippines.
September 2013
After our wedding last 2012, we were not living together as most couple do. I went back to Singapore for work and my wife also went back to Norway for work as well. We waited for a year before we really live under one roof. On 9 September 2013, I arrived here in Norway. And since then, we are now living together in the Northern part called Bodø.
Family Life
June 2014
Afternoon of 15th June 2014, we were blessed with a baby boy. He was born in Bodø, Norway. His name is Hans Dominic.
February 2016
What else could you ask for when you have a baby boy and baby girl? On the early morning of 22nd February 2016, our second child - a baby girl came to our world. We named her, Lady Ellen.
Interests
Web Development
Some of my spare time is to work on web development, like this personal website. There are also other websites I created related to spend tracking, knowledgebase and religious community.
Sports
These are the sports I would like to play on - basketball, dart, billiards, table tennis and chess. I also love biking. When I was still in Singapore, almost every weekend I went biking with my housemates. I just started to go biking here in Norway as well. When I was still studying my Norwegian course, I used it to take me to the school. And now that I am working, I am still taking a bike.
Basketball Games
And because playing basketball is one of my favorite sports, I also love to watch NBA and PBA games on TV or online streaming on the internet. PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) is the first professional basketball league in Asia. San Antonio Spurs is my favorite team (after Michael Jordan left Chicago Bulls) in NBA and Purefoods Star Hotshots in PBA.
Movies & TV Series
I am fond of watching Hollywood movies and following TV Series. I do much like action thriller and comedy movies. Among TV series that I follow are 24, Prison Break, Chuck, True Blood, Arrow, Smallville, Spartacus, Game of Thrones, The Seeker and many others.
Skills
Software Testing
A Software testing professional with 12 years (and counting) of software testing experience in a wide variety of environments using different Operating System platforms. Leadership roles in creation and execution of QA and testing processes, test strategies and plans, and bug documentation and regression. Comfortable working solo and in a team environment. Extensive training in software testing theories and procedures. Undergone 6 - month training on test automation held at Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Testing Types
Bug Tracking Tool
Test Automation
Most of the years of my experience in testing, I am more involved in test automation development. I helped develop a tool that could create automated scripts for use in automation testing.
Web Development
I started to like web development back in 2003 when our Batch President (Batch 1996 High School Graduates) asked me to develop a website for our batch. It has been years now since I am doing web development. This is what I spend most of my free time. Currently, I am doing some personal web projects including this one.
Web Design and Scripting
Web Development
Data Storage
Application Development
One of the objectives in Computer Science is to learn computer programming. I have gained the skills of basic programming either through the learning at school or from personal interest. And I have able to enhance more of these skills when I was involved in the test automation development when I was still working at NCR Cebu Development Center, Inc as Software Test Engineer. And also in my web development.
Programming Languages
Scripting Languages
System Administration
On my personal interest or at work, I have often needed to install, configure and maintain several applications. In my line of work, there was a need where we really have to test several systems to satisfy the quality of the application or even the hardware against certain system. One example is to verify if certain POS terminals would be able to install and work on several kinds of Windows and Linux operating systems.
Operating Systems
Others
Test Management and Continuous Integration (CI)
When I was still working at TOSHIBA TEC Singapore, one of my main tasks was to have a proper test management. Creating test estimation, test plan and test procedure and they were all done by me. Unfortunately, no TM tool was used as they don't have plan to use it. Instead, I was using Excel sheet. And as far as the used of TM tools, I have experience using the following:
Test Management Tools
Continuous Integration (CI)
Languages
Cebuano
Oral
Very proficient user in all aspects of the language
Writing
Very proficient user in all aspects of the language
Listening
Very proficient user in all aspects of the language
Tagalog
Oral
Very proficient user in all aspects of the language
Writing
Very proficient user in all aspects of the language
Listening
Very proficient user in all aspects of the language
English
Oral
Highly independent user of the language
Writing
Proficient user of the language
Listening
Highly independent user of the language
Norwegian (Bokmål)
Oral
Very limited basic knowledge of the language
Writing
Very limited basic knowledge of the language
Listening
Very limited basic knowledge of the language
Norskprøve
Norskprøve is the official Norwegian language test. The test consists of a written and an oral part.
Site Info
About This Website
This website is maintained by Rommel Lamanilao.
Last modified on:
29 Jun. 2023 14:38:39 CEST
Site Purpose
This website is purposely created to supplement my resume and to provide more details of my professional background that may give interest to current and future employers.
In addition, this allows free access on a personal level of information about me particularly on newly-met friends.
Disclaimer
The majority of the purpose of this website is for the author/owner to enhance his skills on web development. If you have questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact.
Work Experience
I spent most of my career in the field of software testing. I have been into this profession for several years now ( 19 years and 6 months ). I started my career back in 2003. (In between this period, there were some occasions that I had no work due to relocation - moving to Singapore and Norway. I was on job searching and doing some non-related profession job)
Software Engineer - Quality Assurance (Full-Time)
February 2019 - Present
Person in charge of all testing-related responsibilities on Neptune DXP (Digital Experience Platform) including creating of automated test scripts for use in CI/CD pipeline.
Neptune Software AS
Oslo, Norway | www.neptune-software.comSoftware Tester (Full-Time)
August 2015 - January 2019
Develops automated scripts for use in automation testing. Designated as the focal point man in the Continuous Integration (CI) process with regards to automation testing. Also designs internal tools for use in automation testing.
Hove Medical Systems AS
Kongsberg, Norway | www.hovemedical.noSoftware Engineer (Full-Time)
August 2011 - August 2013
Performed evaluation testing on TOSHIBA-designed POS (Point-of-Sale) terminals and its drivers against different Windows servers. Other testing included OPOS/JavaPOS peripheral drivers and BIOS. In-charge of creating test estimation, test plan and test specifications.
TOSHIBA TEC Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore | www.toshibatec.com.sgSoftware Test Engineer (1-Year Contract)
August 2010 - August 2011 (Employed through Mindwave Global Solutions Pte Ltd)
Performed Customer Environment Test on IBM drivers (ie. Sensor driver) and applications under Linux platforms. Also hardware enablement of AnyPlace Kiosk, SurePOS 300/500/700 machines for Linux (RHEL and SLE).
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions (formerly IBM Retail POS)
Singapore, Singapore | www.toshibacommerce.comSoftware Test Engineer (Full-Time)
March 2006 - June 2010
Developed and maintained in-house tools/scripts for use in automation testing using WinRunner and QuickTest Pro (QTP). Performed the duty as Technical Lead in Test Automation Group. Provided technical support for other automation team from another team.
NCR Cebu Development Center, Inc.
Cebu, Philippines | www.ncr.comSoftware Test Engineer (Project-based)
July 2003 - March 2006 (Employed through Nozomi Fortune Services, Inc.)
Performed testing (System testing, Integration testing, Functional testing, Regression testing, Stress testing, Smoke testing, Performance testing, Ad Hoc testing) based on product specifications.
Lexmark Research and Development Center, Inc.
Cebu, Philippines | www.lexmark.comMy Resume
Rommel A. Lamanilao
Hauges Gate 84C, 3019 Drammen, Norway
(+47) 455-15-913
rommel.lamanilao@gmail.com
Summary
Rommel A. Lamanilao
19 years and 6 months (and counting) of experience with proven results
Experienced both on manual and automation testing
- Software testing professional with experience on software testing life cycle including developing and implementing of test plans, test cases as well as implementing test methods
- Qualifications include 6 years of manual testing and 7+ years of both automation testing and test automation development
- Backed by strong leadership role as Technical Lead and an extensive training on test automation which was held at Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Skills Summary
- Test Plans, Test Cases
- Test Automation Development
- Defect/Bug Tracking
- Test Management
- Web Development (PHP, HTML, CSS)
- Scripting (JS, TS, VBS)
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Graduated)
1998 - 2002
St. Joseph Institute of Technology
Award: 2001 Dean's Lister
Affiliations: College Governor (Supreme Student Government, SY 2001 - 2002) Article Contributor/IT Writer (College Department Monthly Magazine)
2-Year Computer Programming Course (Graduated)
1996 - 1998
Interface Computer College
Professional Experience
Software Engineer - Quality Assurance
February 2019 - Present
Neptune Software AS
Responsible for all test-related activities on Neptune DXP including creating of automated tests for use in CI/CD pipeline
Responsibilities:
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Test Automation
- Creates automated tests using Playwright (previously were created using TestCafe) for use in CI/CD pipeline
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Manual Testing
- Performs manual testing on Neptune DXP for every releases
- Delegate tasks to some members of other team (Product) and provide counsel on all aspects of the project.
- Creates test plans and test cases using our internal tool which I also design
Software Tester
August 2015 - January 2019
Hove Medical Systems AS
Specializing in automation testing and designing of tools for use in test automation
Responsibilities:
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Test Automation
- Designed tools for use in automation testing
- Designed scripts for use in automation testing
Software Engineer
August 2011 - August 2013
TOSHIBA TEC Singapore Pte Ltd
Specializing in evaluation testing of POS Peripheral Drivers (OPOS/JavaPOS)
Responsibilities:
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Documentation Management
- Designed document test specification for evaluation test
- Joined team during document review stage
- Created internal WIKI page related to evaluation testing
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Evaluation Testing
- Performed evaluation testing on Toshiba-designed POS terminals and its drivers as well.Testing included: OS evaluation, device drivers (OPOS/JavaPOS), vendor drivers, BIOS
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Test Development
- Created tools for use in evaluation testing
Software Test Engineer
August 2010 - August 2011
*IBM Ireland Product Distribution Pte Ltd
Specializing in evaluation testing of POS Peripheral Drivers (OPOS/JavaPOS)
Responsibilities:
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Documentation Management
- Created test procedures and test matrix
- Logged defects found using ClearQuest and LTC Bugzilla
- Created WIKIs or HowTos for test configuration and installation
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Hardware/Software Testing
- Performed Customer Environment Test on IBM drivers (ie. Sensor driver) and applications under Linux platforms
- Performed hardware enablement of AnyPlace Kiosk, SurePOS 300/500/700 machines for Linux (RHEL and SLE)
*Acquired now by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
*Technically employed by Mindwave Global Solutions Pte Ltd
Software Test Engineer
March 2006 - June 2010
*NCR Cebu Development Center, Inc.
Specializing in developing automated scripts and test tools
Responsibilities:
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Organizational Management
- Performed the duty as Group Lead in Test Automation Group (2 years)
- Performed the duty as Technical Lead in Test Automation Group (1 year)
- Provided mentoring and training for newly acquired members
- Provided technical support for other automation team from another team
- Took part as one of the panelists in a technical interview for job applicants
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Documentation Management
- Created documentation for the in-house tools / scripts
- Created test procedures and test matrix
- Logged defects and bugs found through web-based applications such as STAR and Quality Center
- Updated test cases
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Test Automation Development
- Automated the manual scripts using WinRunner and Quick Test Pro, scripts were also created using VB scripts alone
- Developed and maintained in-house tools/scripts for use in automation testing
- Provided enhancements of all automated scripts
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Software Testing
- System testing, Integration testing, Functional testing, Regression testing, Stress testing, Smoke testing, Performance testing, Unit testing and Ad Hoc testing based on product specifications
Software Tester
July 2003 - March 2006
*Lexmark Research and Development Center, Inc.
Specializing in full system testing inkjet and laser printers using Linux platform
Responsibilities:
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Organizational Management
- Performed the duty as Project Lead (with more than 10 people)
- Evaluated the validity of the issues found by all members
- Served as the middleman between members and Team Lead or Developers
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Documentation Management
- Updated test cases via web
- Logged issues found during test through a web-based bug tracker application
- Updated training guides for newly hired members
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Software Testing
- System testing, Functional testing, Regression testing, Stress testing, Smoke testing, Performance testing and Ad Hoc testing based on product specifications
*Technically employed by Nozomi Fortune Services, Inc.
Technology Skills
Web Development
- PHP
- HTML5
- CSS
Test Management
- HP Quality Center
- Jira
- XStudio
- TestRail
Test Automation Tool
- Playwright
- TestCafe
- Ranorex
- HP QuickTest Pro
- WinRunner
Scripting
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- VBScript
- DOS Batch
Database
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
Awards
Hats Off Awardee - 2010 First Quarter (Q1)
NCR Cebu Development Center, Inc.
Rachel C. Villarin
Software Team Leader
NCR Cebu Development Center, Inc. (Cebu City, Philippines)
I have known Mr. Lamanilao as a good test automation developer. He was under my team during his stay. Mr. Lamanilao was a Software Test Automation Developer. I have worked with him for almost 4 years. He was very hardworking and efficient in all given task. He was the key developer in the team and took the responsibility of mentoring other group members. His performance is beyond our expectation thus he received an Excellent Award.He is a good contributor and a team player. He has a good knowledge of WinRunner and VBScripts. He also has good communication skills.
Richard L. Buenavista
Developer Engineer
Rohde & Schwarz (Singapore, Singapore)
I have known Mr. Rommel Lamanilao for almost 4 years and we were working on the same team although we have different function but we were testing the same product. He is in the automation development team and he is a hardworking person and a responsible. He is the type of person that you can rely on to whatever projects or task that assigned to him, he takes full ownership of the projects or task can work with minimal supervision and deliver his task on time and with high quality. Mr. Lamanilao was a Software Test Automation Developer. I have worked with him for almost 4 years. He was very hardworking and efficient in all given task. He was the key developer in the team and took the responsibility of mentoring other group members. His performance is beyond our expectation thus he received an Excellent Award. He was one of the asset in the team, a good contributor and a team player, he shares his knowledge to the team especially in automation tools such as WinRunner and QTP.
Heinrich Iber PhD
Senior Architect Automation Development
NCR Corporation (Atlanta, GA, USA)
Mr Lamanilao worked as test automation developer for NCR from 2006 -2010. He was the senior developer on his team leading and advising 11 other test automation developers. Mr Lamanilao is an honest, talented and very hardworking individual who took initiative and pride to solve any roadblock facing the automation team thereby developing numerous original solutions for our test automation effort. Additionally he took on the responsibility as the senior automation developer of the group to mentor other group members thus enabling them to develop both their knowledge in our applications as well as their expertise in test automation development. Mr Lamanilao is a very valuable asset for any concern and we would be pleased to recommend him for a responsible post.
Part-Time
Computer Instructor
St. James High School
November 2002 - March 2003
My mother was one of the teachers at St. James High School where I also graduated my secondary school. I was informed that the school was in need of a replacement teacher for Computer subject for the first year students. Just in time also that I finished my degree of Computer Science. So I took this job but it was good only for five(5) months.
Freelance Technical Support
October 2013 - July 2015
Due to my knowledge on computers, people who know me would directly contact me whenever their personal computers encounter some problems.
Housekeeper
Bodø Hotell
June 2014 - July 2015
When I arrived in Norway in 2013, I was not able to continue my profession particularly in software testing right away. I attended Norwegian language class and then I tried to earn some money to be able to support my wife by working as Housekeeper. It was just an on-call basis kind of job due to my Norwegian language class. But had to work on weekends. I did this while studying and while waiting for job opportunities related to my profession.
School Cleaner
Gla'ungan Barnehage
February 2015 - July 2015
At the end of the day or after my duty at Bodø Hotell was done, I went straight to this kindergarten school and performed the duty as cleaner. My whole day was kind of tough but that was how it was. I have to earn for a living.
Web Designer/Administrator
Filipino Community in Bodø (FCB) Website
August 2015 - Present
Due to my knowledge and interest on web designing/development, an organized group of Filipinos called FCB or Filipino Community in Bodø here in Bodø, Norway, has given me to re-designed their existing website. You can visit the FCB on their website.
Awards
2010 Q1 (First Quarter) Hats Off Awardee
NCR Cebu Development Center, Inc.
April 2010
Every three (3) months or every quarter of the year, the company has to give recognition to its employees for their contribution towards the company. As the most senior member of the Test Automation group, my contribution to help improve and develop our test tool for use in automation testing had been recognized. My expertise had been acquired to some other teams to help automate their testing.
2005 Employee of the Year
Nozomi Fortune Services, Inc.
December 2005
In 2005 and for the first time, the company decided to give an award to one of their testers who were assigned at Lexmark Research and Development Center, Inc. Such criteria for the award were (1) number of projects involved, (2) number of issues/bugs (legit) raised and (3) attendance. Every team had to name tester/employee as representative. I was chosen to be their bet. Maybe because I was involved into many projects - Linux, MAC and Windows projects, web testing and network server installation.
Degrees
When I was in my third year in the secondary school, they first introduced and added a computer subject. Part of which was a basic introduction of programming. Since then, I decided that I would pursue a computer-related degree. My first choice was Computer Engineering course. But that was changed three (3) years after.
BS in Computer Science (4-Year Course)
St. Joseph Institute of Technology
November 1998 - October 2002
Specialization
Computer Information Systems (CIS) integrates the computer applications of data processing with problem solving to improve the efficiency of organizations.
2-Year Computer Programming Course
Interface Computer College
March 1996 - April 1998
Microcomputer Programming and Software Operation. This was just my preparation in taking up the bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Taking up this course would have me experience coding, designing or debugging using some of the basic programming languages.
Project | Thesis
Book Borrowing System
St. Joseph Institute of Technology
October 2002
Description
The whole Computer Science graduates had to develop a system in the school library, we called it School Library System. Since this system had a wide scope, they divided the system into components which were assigned to several groups. Such components were Inventory, Borrowing, etc. Our group which I was the one leading it, we were into the borrowing component and we called it Book Borrowing System. This system would record the borrowing of books from the library. We used Visual Basic as our language.
Vehicle Registration System
Interface Computer College
March 1998
Description
This system simplifies the process of registering of all types of vehicles. FoxPro was used in designing this system.
Certificates | Grades
Diploma | Certificate
BS in Computer Science (St. Joseph Institute of Technology)
2-Year Computer Programming Course (Interface Computer College)
Transcript of Records | Grades
BS in Computer Science (St. Joseph Institute of Technology)
2-Year Computer Programming Course (Interface Computer College)
Certification of Higher Education
Awards | Affiliations
St. Joseph Institute of Technology
Affiliations
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College Governor, Supreme Student Government (SY 2001 - 2002)
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Writer, College Monthly Magazine (IT Section)
Web Projects
Life At Work
Contact Me
Social Profiles
Email Me
rommel.lamanilao@gmail.com
Call Me
+47 455 15 913